Andrej Stojakovic improves recovery status ahead of 2025-26 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
BasketballAndrej Stojakovic is recovering from an arthroscopic knee procedure after he was unaware of an issue until an MRI during the NBA draft combine in May. He expressed relief that the problem was unrelated to a previous injury that sidelined him for seven weeks last fall. Stojakovic returned to the court shortly after the surgery and is participating in summer workouts, reporting daily improvement and nearing full participation. He acknowledged the mental challenge of being sidelined and is focused on regaining his form ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Stojakovic underwent knee surgery after an MRI at the NBA draft combine.
- •He missed seven weeks last fall due to a separate injury.
- •He is participating in summer workouts and reports feeling better daily.
- •Stojakovic emphasizes the mental challenge of recovery.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Andrej Stojakovic almost back to full go
"Jul. 10—Andrej Stojakovic didn't even know there was an issue with his right knee until receiving a mandatory MRI at the NBA draft combine in Chicago in May. That the issue wasn't related to the injury he suffered last fall — the one that cost him seven weeks ahead of the 2025-26 season — was good news. Even finding out an arthroscopic procedure would be necessary wasn't bad news. "When it ...
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